Sigaw ng Kabataan Coalition - Bangsamoro Regional Guild

01/09/2026

27/08/2026

𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙏𝙃 𝘿𝙀𝙈𝘼𝙉𝘿𝙎 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙏 𝙏𝙃𝙀 2026 𝘽𝙎𝙆𝙀 𝙀𝙇𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎 𝙋𝙐𝙎𝙃 𝙏𝙃𝙍𝙊𝙐𝙂𝙃 𝙊𝙉 𝙉𝙊𝙑𝙀𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍 2

The Sigaw ng Kabataan Coalition and allied youth organizations firmly oppose any legislative proposals seeking to postpone the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Public sentiment on this matter is both clear and compelling, as reflected in data from momentumresearch.ph through the August 2026 National Momentum Survey. The data indicates that 78.9% of citizens support proceeding with the elections on November 2, 2026, while only 11.8% favor another delay. Based on a sample size of 1,487 respondents with a margin of error of ±2.5% at a 95% confidence level, these findings demonstrate that an overwhelming majority of the public strongly desires to move forward with the polls.

Continuous extensions of terms have created significant challenges at the grassroots level. Prolonged holdover capacities have inadvertently led to complacency, with several officials unfortunately overlooking their core responsibilities and deliverables. Even within local youth councils, many dedicated SK officials are eager for their terms to end so that fresh leadership can take over. Leadership positions must remain dynamic rather than stationary, ensuring regular opportunities for renewal.

Postponing the elections at this advanced stage presents logistical and financial concerns. The Commission on Elections has already allocated and spent billions of pesos toward preparations, acquiring election materials, and establishing necessary infrastructure. Halting the process now would result in an inefficient use of public resources.

The Sangguniang Kabataan serves as a vital pipeline for nurturing new youth leaders and introducing fresh perspectives into local governance. Deferring these elections repeatedly disrupts this natural cycle of political renewal.

The coalition emphasizes that the SK should function as an essential training ground for the next generation of public servants rather than a structure where renewal is indefinitely delayed.
The Sigaw ng Kabataan Coalition calls on the Senate and the House of Representatives to heed the clear preference of the electorate, reject postponement initiatives, and allow the November 2, 2026 elections to proceed as scheduled. It is vital that we preserve democratic processes and empower young Filipinos to participate actively in governance.

Signed:
1. Sigaw ng Kabataan Coalition
2. Kabataang Kasama sa Pagbabago (KAKASAPA) Movement
3. Nueva Ecija Youth Action Network
4. Juan Movement Aurora

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If your organization would like to be a signatory to this statement, please message us through this page or email us at [email protected].

18/08/2026

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟑 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩!

Today, we celebrate SKC's 13th founding anniversary! 🎉

From building pathways for youth empowerment to driving meaningful civic initiatives, this milestone is a testament to the passion, dedication, and heart of everyone who has walked this journey with us.

To our incredible community: whether you've worked with SKC, led an initiative, volunteered your time, or participated and benefited from an SKC program—this celebration belongs to you. 🥰

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! Leave a message below and share your favorite memory, a word of thanks, or your birthday wishes for the coalition as we look ahead to many more years of service and transformation.

10/08/2026

𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 🎨✨

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20/07/2026

12/06/2026

09/06/2026

🌏 Calling aspiring peacebuilders across Asia and the Pacific!

Applications are now open for the 2026 William P. Fuller Fellowship in Peacebuilding.

Whether you're working in research, advocacy, policymaking, or directly with communities, this fellowship offers an opportunity to strengthen your skills, connect with peers across the region, and deepen your work in advancing lasting peace.

As a Fuller Fellow, you'll have access to:
✨ A study tour and international exchange in the United States
✨ Virtual seminars with TAF's peacebuilding and leadership experts
✨ A flexible professional development grant

📅 Applications close on July 12, 2026.
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://asiafoundation.org/call-for-applications-2026-fuller-fellowship-peacebuilding/


This program is supported by privately endowed funds.

08/06/2026

🇬🇧🤝🇵🇭 The UK is investing in nature and partnerships that deliver real impact in the Philippines.
Darwin Initiative Round 32 is now open!
Since 1993, the UK’s Darwin Initiative has invested over £289 million in 1,370+ projects worldwide. These projects support local solutions that protect nature and improve livelihoods.

In the Philippines, UK support helps protect forests, freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems, as well as endangered species.

🔍 What’s new this year?
More focus on:
• Better systems – improving policies, markets, and institutions
• Key biodiversity areas across 13 hotspots
• Long-term, scalable impact

If you work on nature, climate, or development, this is your opportunity!
👉 Apply now: https://www.darwininitiative.org.uk/how-to-apply/

📅 Deadlines
• Main (Stage 1): 20 July 2026
• Extra (Stage 1): 1 July 2026
• Capability & Capacity: 31 August 2026

Let’s drive impactful, locally led conservation together. 🌱💚

🇬🇧🤝🇵🇭 The UK is investing in nature and partnerships that deliver real impact in the Philippines.

Darwin Initiative Round 32 is now open!

Since 1993, the UK’s Darwin Initiative has invested over £289 million in 1,370+ projects worldwide. These projects support local solutions that protect nature and improve livelihoods.

In the Philippines, UK support helps protect forests, freshwater, coastal and marine ecosystems, as well as endangered species.

🔍 What’s new this year?
More focus on:
• Better systems – improving policies, markets, and institutions
• Key biodiversity areas across 13 hotspots
• Long-term, scalable impact

If you work on nature, climate, or development, this is your opportunity!
👉 Apply now: https://www.darwininitiative.org.uk/how-to-apply/

📅 Deadlines
• Main (Stage 1): 20 July 2026
• Extra (Stage 1): 1 July 2026
• Capability & Capacity: 31 August 2026

Let’s drive impactful, locally led conservation together. 🌱💚

04/06/2026